Courtney Tompkins

Physical therapy might be best pain treatment for patients with heart disease DMU physical therapy professor responds to American Heart’s recommendations The first line of defense against pain and injury may no longer be a pill – especially if you […]

Is it the flu or just a cold: How to tell, what to do It’s that season when sniffles, fevers, aches and pains may get you down. To recover as quickly as possible and prevent serious complications, it’s important to

Herbal treatments could interfere with your prescription meds Because the use of herbal treatments is at an all-time high – 33% of adults in the United States use one or more herbal health treatments – it is important to recognize

Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and it’s largely preventable. February is “American Heart Month” and February 6 is national “wear red day” – efforts by the American Heart Association to raise awareness

Take steps to prevent diabetic foot problems In addition to blood sugar and insulin levels, diabetics need to monitor the health of their legs and feet. “Three major problems for diabetics are infection, ulceration (open sores or cuts) and peripheral

Percolator or drip? Decaf or regular? Flavored or plain? Milk or cream? Sugar? There are so many questions coffee drinkers answer. But there may be issues more critical than whether to add whip cream. Coffee has been around for centuries

Don’t let a heavy load weigh your child down. Improper backpack fit may lead to backpack, muscle aches, poor posture You know your kids need pencils, paper, calculators and rulers for school. One more thing you may not even know